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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,189.34, 209,285.36 and 135,268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,189.34, 209,285.36 and 135,268.32 is: 201,938.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,189.34 : 209,285.36 = 135,268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,189.34/209,285.36 = 135,268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,189.34x = 209,285.36 × 135,268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,189.34x = 28,309,678,371.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,309,678,371.45/140,189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,938.88

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